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City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

“Swiss Court”

 
 
“Swiss Court” Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. “Swiss Court” Marker
Inscription.
On 15 April 1991, on the occasion of the Swiss Confederation, the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor David Avery named this area “Swiss Court” as a token of the lasting friendship between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

This Cantonal Tree displays the coats of arms of the twenty-six cantons of Switzerland.
 
Erected 1991.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace.
 
Location. 51° 30.629′ N, 0° 7.87′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Whitcomb Street and Coventry Street, on the left when traveling south on Whitcomb Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England W1D 6AP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glockenspiel (here, next to this marker); Sir Joshua Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); William Shakespeare (within shouting distance of this marker); The Magic Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Strauss I (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Marx (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pizza Express (about 120 meters away); Former Wardour Street Clubs (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
 
“Swiss Court” Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. “Swiss Court” Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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